{"product_id":"reimagining-the-divine-a-celtic-spirituality-of-experience-paperback","title":"Reimagining The Divine: A Celtic Spirituality of Experience - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDara Molloy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTess Harper-Molloy\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eChelan Harkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe globalised belief in one 'God' has become a problem. The prayer 'Our Father in heaven'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epresents an image that embodies the values of uniformity, exclusivity, patriarchy, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eauthoritarianism and the absence of a sacred presence in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere on earth, the climate and biodiversity emergencies foreshadow an apocalyptic future\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor humans and all life forms. To confront and resolve these emergencies, we need to apply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003evalues contrary to the 'Father God' image. The important values today include: diversity, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einclusivity, gender justice, democracy and a recognition of the sacredness of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan we find new spiritual images and narratives that embody these values? This book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuggests we can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReimagining the Divine is a call for diversity in belief. No religion has a monopoly of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone's experience and perspective has merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spirituality of Experience is a form of mysticism that incorporates these new values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePracticed historically by Celtic monks, it focusses on one's personal experience of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esacred, and not on beliefs or a creed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your vision for the future is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The return of humans to harmony with the rest of nature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The building of a world community that is tolerant and inclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Finding a way of living on this planet that corrects the human causes of climate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echange and biodiversity loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethen this book may help you, and all of us, get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51747879813408,"sku":"9780953479221","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f07561f32bf92aec2839e2983815ea7d.webp?v=1779901285","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/reimagining-the-divine-a-celtic-spirituality-of-experience-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}